American English
/heɪ/
One syllable.
Used as an informal way to greet someone.
Practice out loudUsed as an informal way to greet someone.
Hey, Maria! Nice to see you.
Hey there! How are you?
Use hey with friends and in other informal situations. Use hello in more formal situations.
hey there · hey, everyone
Hey, + name
Hey there!
Used to make someone notice you or listen to you.
Hey, Sam! Wait for me.
Hey, look at that bird!
hey, look · hey, wait
Hey, + person
Hey, look at + noun
Used to show surprise, disagreement, or a mild protest.
Hey, that's my seat!
Hey, stop pushing me!
Your voice can make this sound friendly, surprised, or angry.
Hey, that's + noun
Hey, stop!
an informal way to say hello
Hey there, good to see you.
an informal greeting that asks how someone is
Hey, what's up?
used to tell someone to stop or slow down
Hey, wait! I need my keys.